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Classification

Identification

Indicator codes

TERM 021

h2

Contents

Policy issue:
Fair and efficient pricing across modes

Key messages

The inflation-corrected EU average price of road fuel has decreased by about 10-15 % since the first half of the 1980s, resulting in an increase in fuel demand and GHG emissions. Petrol became about 15-20 % cheaper, diesel about 10 % more expensive, primarily due to higher diesel taxes. In rail transport, fuel taxes are much lower; inland and seaborne shipping and aviation pay no fuel tax at all.

Key assessment

The inflation-corrected EU average price of road fuel has decreased by about 10-15 % since the first half of the 1980s, resulting in an increase in fuel demand and GHG emissions. Petrol became about 15-20 % cheaper, diesel about 10 % more expensive, primarily due to higher diesel taxes. In rail transport, fuel taxes are much lower; inland and seaborne shipping and aviation pay no fuel tax at all.